Green Flag is scheduled for ~7:50 PM ET
Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tennessee
Broadcast: FS1 / NASCAR Racing Network / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Stages: 65 / 130 / 250 laps (133.25 miles)
Venue & Track Details
Bristol Motor Speedway, nicknamed “The Last Great Colosseum” and “Thunder Valley,” is a high-banked, concrete-surfaced short track located in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee. Built in 1960 and hosting NASCAR since 1961, it features stadium-style seating that puts fans right on top of the action.
Track Length: 0.533-mile (0.858 km) permanent oval
Surface: Concrete (one of the few fully concrete ovals in NASCAR, providing unique grip and wear characteristics)
Banking: Turns 1-4: 24°–28°; Backstretch: 4°–8°; Frontstretch: 5°–9°
Configuration: High-banked, paper-clip shaped short track with tight corners and long straightaways that promote intense side-by-side racing, heavy tire wear, and frequent cautions. Two separate pit roads add strategy layers.
Distance: 250 laps / 133.25 miles
This is the first of two Truck Series visits to Bristol in 2026 and serves as the finale of the Triple Truck Challenge (with a potential $500,000 bonus on the line for a sweep).
Weather Conditions
Mild and favorable spring evening conditions are forecast for race time. Daytime highs will reach the mid-70s°F before cooling into the low-to-mid 70s°F (≈21–23°C) by green flag, with lows in the upper 40s°F overnight. Skies will be mostly clear to partly cloudy with very low precipitation risk (4% or less during the race window). Light winds (2–5 mph) and moderate humidity should keep the concrete surface consistent, though cooling temps may increase grip late in the 250-lap event. Ideal for fast, competitive short-track racing with minimal weather impact expected.
Recent Driver Forms & Standings Snapshot (after Race 5 at Rockingham)
Corey Heim (#1 TRICON Garage Toyota): Co-leader in points (190) with two recent wins and a dominant Rockingham performance. Part-timer but chasing a $500,000 Triple Truck Challenge bonus with a sweep here. Strong short-track history.
Kaden Honeycutt (#11 TRICON Garage Toyota): Tied with Heim at 190 points; consistent top-5 threat and former Heim ride occupant.
Layne Riggs (#34 Front Row Motorsports Ford): 179 points, one win already in 2026, and two prior Bristol Truck victories.
Chandler Smith (#38 Front Row Motorsports Ford): 173 points; defending 2025 Bristol winner and short-track ace.
Other notables: Ty Majeski, Giovanni Ruggiero, Christian Eckes, and Ben Rhodes round out the top contenders.
The field includes seven Cup Series regulars/invaders: Kyle Busch (#7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet – most wins at Bristol across series), Chase Briscoe, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain, Daniel Suárez, and more. 37 trucks entered for 36 spots.
Key Driver Matchups
Heim vs. Honeycutt (TRICON teammates): The points co-leaders bring momentum and identical equipment. Heim’s recent dominance vs. Honeycutt’s consistency sets up a intra-team battle.
Riggs & Smith (Front Row duo): Two-time Bristol winner Riggs and defending winner Smith know how to navigate the concrete and high banks. Expect them to contend for stage points and the win.
Cup Ringers vs. Full-Timers: Kyle Busch (68 career Truck wins, multiple Bristol victories) brings unmatched experience and could spoil the party. Other invaders (Briscoe, Bell, Chastain) add chaos on restarts and in traffic.
Short-Track Specialists: Majeski, Eckes, and Rhodes thrive in close-quarters racing; tire management and clean air will be critical on the abrasive surface.
Series History at Bristol
The Truck Series has visited Bristol since the early 1990s. Recent spring race winners include Chandler Smith (2025) and other short-track standouts. Races here average high caution counts due to the tight confines, with winners often coming from the front row or through strong pit strategy. Toyota and Ford have dominated recent manufacturer battles, but Chevrolet (via Spire and others) remains competitive. Multiple winners include Layne Riggs (2) and various ThorSport/Front Row entries.
Betting Trends
Favorites have performed well in recent Bristol Truck races, but Cup invaders (especially Busch) have high upset potential. Stage betting leans toward Heim/Honeycutt early and experienced short-trackers late. High caution probability favors drivers strong on restarts and in traffic. BTTS-style “both top-5” or manufacturer props (Toyota/Ford) show value based on recent form.
DRIVER ODDS
Corey Heim + 300
Kyle Busch + 360
Layne Riggs + 650
Kaden Honeycutt + 650
Christopher Bell + 900
Christian Eckes + 1200
Chase Briscoe + 1200
Chandler Smith + 1400
Carson Hocevar + 1400
Ross Chastain + 1500
Ty Majeski + 2200
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. + 3500
Giovanni Ruggiero + 4000
Tyler Ankrum + 4500
Daniel Suarez + 5000
Grant Enfinger + 5500
Daniel Hemric + 5500
Tanner Gray + 6000
Stewart Friesen + 6500
Ben Rhodes + 6500
Jake Garcia + 7000
Corey Lajoie + 9000
Justin Haley + 12000
Brenden Queen + 13000
Kris Wright + 30000
Tyler Reif + 40000
Carson Ferguson + 40000
Andres Perez de Lara Gonzalez + 40000
Timothy Tyrrell + 50000
Timmy Hill + 50000
Spencer Boyd + 50000
Luke Baldwin + 50000
Frankie Muniz + 50000
Dawson Sutton + 50000
Cole Butcher + 50000
Clayton Green + 50000
Caleb Costner + 50000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 9, 2026
